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'We had no choice': Charity supporting deaf people across Northampton since 1874 forced to close down due to money trouble
A charity supporting deaf people in Northampton since 1874 has closed down for good after its financial position left trustees with “no choice”.
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Wicksteed Park celebrates 100th anniversary of heritage Water Chute ride
Wicksteed Park is marking the 100th anniversary of its heritage Water Chute ride with a day of rides and celebrations.
Woman sexually assaulted on train near Northampton - police appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train near Northampton.
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WANTED: Police searching for 31-year-old in connection with alleged robbery in Northampton
A 31-year-old is wanted in connection with an alleged robbery in Northampton.
Inmate handed further sentence after throwing boiling water over officer and hitting with kettle in Northamptonshire prison
A serving inmate has been handed a further sentence after he threw boiling water over an officer in a Northamptonshire prison and hit him with a kettle.
CCTV image released after multiple packets of cigarettes stolen from Co-op in Northampton
A CCTV image has been released by police after multiple packets of cigarettes were stolen from a Co-op in Northampton.
Meet the business owner spreading the word about the benefit of yoga for menopause across Northants
Meet the business owner spreading the word about the benefit of yoga for menopause across Northamptonshire, having had a positive experience from the practice herself.
Take a look at eight abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at eight abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Three men jailed after stealing £8,000 worth of antiques during break-in at Northamptonshire home
Three men have been jailed after stealing £8,000 worth of antiques during a break-in at a Northamptonshire home.
We Mean Business: ‘Independent businesses are the backbone of towns like Northampton’
An award-winning baker has shared the reality that running an independent business is “both very rewarding and undeniably challenging” in Northampton at the moment.
New community hub now open at the heart of Northampton town centre in place of closed down plant shop
A new community hub is now open at the heart of Northampton town centre, in the spot of a closed down plant shop.
Community out in force to transform Kings Heath’s Park Square in ‘powerful show of local pride’ in Northampton
Businesses and residents joined forces in what has been described as a “powerful show of local pride” to refresh and revitalise Park Square in Kings Heath.
Rise in youth‑related anti‑social behaviour and deliberate fire‑setting in Northamptonshire sparks warning from Arson Task Force
A rise in youth‑related anti‑social behaviour and deliberate fire‑setting has sparked a warning from Northamptonshire’s Arson Task Force.
'We used to be a village too': Harpole and Duston share concerns about the 'relentless' building of thousands of houses in that area of Northampton
Harpole and Duston have shared their concerns about the “relentless” house building in that area of Northampton – and plans for thousands more homes.
Northampton couple to run from home to Lift Tower, abseil and run back… all while dressed as Batman and Robin
A Northampton couple are preparing to run from their home to the Lift Tower, abseil down the monument and run back again… all while dressed as Batman and Robin.
COURT ROUND-UP: Who’s been sentenced from Northampton, Daventry, Moulton, Grange Park, Kislingbury, Bugbrooke and Earls Barton
Local magistrates dealt with these 32 cases involving assaults, threatening behaviour, shoplifting from Asda, Sainsbury’s and B&Q, drink driving and possession of cocaine…
Look inside 'exceptional' period property in Northampton village which has undergone 'meticulous' modernisation
An “exceptional” period property in a Northampton village, which has undergone a “meticulous” modernisation programme, has been added to the market.
MP thanks 'remarkable' Northamptonshire village postmistress for 51 years of dedication to community
An MP has made an official visit to a “remarkable” Northamptonshire village postmistress, who has dedicated 51 years to the community.
11 pubs, takeaways and shops in Northampton rated five stars for food hygiene in March 2026
Nearly a dozen eateries in Northampton have been given the highest food hygiene ratings in March 2026.
More than 190 children a week ‘running around with smiles on their faces’ as new fun football sessions in Northampton hit the ground running
Fun football sessions are a big hit in Northampton, as just months after launching 190 children a week are already “running around with smiles on their faces”.